Root of Man
Root of Man
| Root of Man | |
|---|---|
| Type | Food |
| Additional Information | |
| Usable | Yes |
| Combat Usable | No |
| Defensive Target | Self |
The root of some ancient plant. Long ago there was a human commune that came under the influence of a dark plague. This plague not only racked them with sickness, but slowly twisted their bodies into abominations. The people were dying, and all the rest could do was pray for some sign of relief. That relief came in the form of a knowledgeable traveler who informed them of a plant said to be able to heal all sickness. A young girl followed his directions, journeying far from home in order to help her people. However, when she found the plant, it had been picked clean, leaving nothing but the roots. The girl broke down into tearful prayers to Lumia, begging for something to save her commune. Suddenly a root sprang up under her foot, tripping her. Initially regarded as yet more bad luck, she realized that it must be a sign from her goddess. She took the roots of the plant back to her people, and with Lumia's own luck, used it to cure their
Acquisition
Roots of Man can be purchased from Ivris' gear menu in the Alchemist's Shop in Hawkethorne.
Usage
Is this even edible? It must be, as much as you don't want it to be. You pinch your nose in and start chewing the root. It's an effort to get the whole thing down with how utterly bitter the taste is, but you soldier on and manage to swallow it all.
This item will be consumed on use. In doing so, one or more of the following effects will occur:
- (Non-Human Skin) Skin becomes normal, human skin
- (Non-Human Skin Color) Skin color becomes pale, bronze, or dark
- (Non-Human Face) Face becomes human face
- (Non-Humanoid Eyes) Eyes become humanoid
- (Non-Humanoid Arms) Arms become humanoid
- (Non-Humanoid Legs) Legs become humanoid
- (Non-Human Ears) Ears become human ears
- (Has Tail) Removes tail
- (Has Non-Regular Milk) Milk becomes regular
Roots of Man are compatible with the following alchemical ingredients:
- Mandrake Root (Change Skin)
- Yew Branch (Change Arms and Legs)
- Soft Mud (Change Face and Eyes)
- Laurel Sprig (Change Ears)
- Tall Reed (Removes Tail)
- Turgid Mushroom (Cock)
- Sweet Cream (Changes Milk)
- Musky Sap (Effluvia)
If you already have all of these features, eating a Root of Man or any of the alchemical mixes will have no effect.